Best of Yair Lapid

Best of Yair Lapid

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AHMAD GHARABLI

Israeli actor, journalist and author Yair Lapid, leader of the Yesh Atid (There is a Future) party, is received by supporters early on January 23, 2013 at his party headquarters in Tel Aviv. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it was necessary to form the 'broadest possible government' after his Likud-Beitenu list won a narrow election victory, with the centrist Yesh Atid in second place. AFP PHOTO/AHMAD GHARABLI

Israeli actor, journalist and author Yair Lapid, leader of the Yesh Atid (There is a Future) party, is received by supporters early on January 23, 2013 at his party headquarters in Tel Aviv. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it was necessary to form the 'broadest possible government' after his Likud-Beitenu list won a narrow election victory, with the centrist Yesh Atid in second place. AFP PHOTO/AHMAD GHARABLI

Israel Elects A New Government

Uriel Sinai

Israeli Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) hugs Yair Lapid, leader of the Yesh Atid during a Knesset session on March 18, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. Israel's 33rd government is to be sworn in today after almost six weeks of negotiations to piece together a coalition government.

Israeli Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) hugs Yair Lapid, leader of the Yesh Atid during a Knesset session on March 18, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. Israel's 33rd government is to be sworn in today after almost six weeks of negotiations to piece together a coalition government.

Yesh Atid Leader Yair Lapid Delivers Speech Outside His Home

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Yair Lapid, leader of the Yesh Atid party, speaks to members of the press outside his house following his unexpectedly strong showing in this week's elections on January 23, 2013 in Tel Aviv, Israel. The Israeli actor, journalist, author, former TV presenter and news anchor won 19 of 120 parliamentary seats and is expected to form a coalition government with incumbent prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu.

Yair Lapid, leader of the Yesh Atid party, speaks to members of the press outside his house following his unexpectedly strong showing in this week's elections on January 23, 2013 in Tel Aviv, Israel. The Israeli actor, journalist, author, former TV presenter and news anchor won 19 of 120 parliamentary seats and is expected to form a coalition government with incumbent prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu.

Benjamin Netanyahu Hosts Press Conference on New Planned Sea Ports

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In this handout photo provided by GPO, (L-R) Finance Minister Yair Lapid, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz during a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office on 3 July, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. Netanyahu presented a new planned sea ports reform where he announced the construction of two new ports at Haifa and Ashdod at a cost of $1.1 billion each.

In this handout photo provided by GPO, (L-R) Finance Minister Yair Lapid, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz during a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office on 3 July, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. Netanyahu presented a new planned sea ports reform where he announced the construction of two new ports at Haifa and Ashdod at a cost of $1.1 billion each.

Israeli President Shimon Peres Begins Coalition Consultation Process

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Israel's President Shimon Peres (R) listens as Yair Lapid, leader of the Yesh Atid (There's a Future) party, speaks during their meeting on January 30, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. President Shimon Peres today formally began a period of consultation with the various parties to select the MP most able to put together the country's next ruling coalition, with incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the favourite to assemble the coalition.

Israel's President Shimon Peres (R) listens as Yair Lapid, leader of the Yesh Atid (There's a Future) party, speaks during their meeting on January 30, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. President Shimon Peres today formally began a period of consultation with the various parties to select the MP most able to put together the country's next ruling coalition, with incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the favourite to assemble the coalition.

Inauguration Of The Knesset Following Election

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Israeli politician Yair Lapid (L), leader of the Yesh Atid party, speaks to Naftali Bennett, head of the Israeli hardline national religious party the Jewish Home (C) and Yaakov Litzman (R) head of the Agudat Yisrael Ultra orthodox party during a reception marking the opening of the 19th Knesset (Israeli parliament) on February 5, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. The 120 members of the Knesset included a record 48 new law makers.

Israeli politician Yair Lapid (L), leader of the Yesh Atid party, speaks to Naftali Bennett, head of the Israeli hardline national religious party the Jewish Home (C) and Yaakov Litzman (R) head of the Agudat Yisrael Ultra orthodox party during a reception marking the opening of the 19th Knesset (Israeli parliament) on February 5, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. The 120 members of the Knesset included a record 48 new law makers.

Israeli President Shimon Peres Begins Coalition Consultation Process

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Israel's President Shimon Peres (L) shakes hands with Yair Lapid, leader of the Yesh Atid (There's a Future) party, speaks during their meeting on January 30, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. President Shimon Peres today formally began a period of consultation with the various parties to select the MP most able to put together the country's next ruling coalition, with incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the favourite to assemble the coalition.

Israel's President Shimon Peres (L) shakes hands with Yair Lapid, leader of the Yesh Atid (There's a Future) party, speaks during their meeting on January 30, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. President Shimon Peres today formally began a period of consultation with the various parties to select the MP most able to put together the country's next ruling coalition, with incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the favourite to assemble the coalition.

Israel Elects A New Government

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Israel's newly sworn Finance Minister and leader of the Yesh Atid party Yair Lapid arrives for the first Cabinet meeting after the swearing in of the new Israeli government, at the Prime Minister's Office on March 18, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. Israel's 33rd government is to be sworn in today after almost six weeks of negotiations to piece together a coalition government.

Israel's newly sworn Finance Minister and leader of the Yesh Atid party Yair Lapid arrives for the first Cabinet meeting after the swearing in of the new Israeli government, at the Prime Minister's Office on March 18, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. Israel's 33rd government is to be sworn in today after almost six weeks of negotiations to piece together a coalition government.

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JACK GUEZ

Israeli MP and chairperson of center-right Yesh Atid party, Yair Lapid, arrives to a press conference in the Israeli coastal city of Tel Aviv to launch his party's platform on March 2, 2015 ahead of the March 17 general elections. AFP PHOTO / JACK GUEZ

Israeli MP and chairperson of center-right Yesh Atid party, Yair Lapid, arrives to a press conference in the Israeli coastal city of Tel Aviv to launch his party's platform on March 2, 2015 ahead of the March 17 general elections. AFP PHOTO / JACK GUEZ

Israeli Weekly Cabinet Meeting

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Israeli Finance Minister and leader of the Yesh Atid party, Yair Lapid, attends the weekly cabinet meeting on May 13, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. The meeting comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces criticism over reports that 127,000 USD of public money was spent on fitting sleeping quarters on his flight to the UK for Margaret Thatcher's funeral.

Israeli Finance Minister and leader of the Yesh Atid party, Yair Lapid, attends the weekly cabinet meeting on May 13, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. The meeting comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces criticism over reports that 127,000 USD of public money was spent on fitting sleeping quarters on his flight to the UK for Margaret Thatcher's funeral.

Inauguration Of The Knesset Following Election

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Yair Lapid leader of the Israeli Yesh Atid party attends the swearing-in ceremony of the 19th Knesset, the new Israeli parliament, on February 5, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. The 120 members included a record 48 new law makers.

Yair Lapid leader of the Israeli Yesh Atid party attends the swearing-in ceremony of the 19th Knesset, the new Israeli parliament, on February 5, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. The 120 members included a record 48 new law makers.

Benjamin Netanyahu Hosts Press Conference on New Planned Sea Ports

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In this handout photo provided by GPO, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference as Finance Minister Yair Lapid looks on at the Prime Minister's Office on 3 July, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. Netanyahu presented a new planned sea ports reform where he announced the construction of two new ports at Haifa and Ashdod at a cost of $1.1 billion each.

In this handout photo provided by GPO, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference as Finance Minister Yair Lapid looks on at the Prime Minister's Office on 3 July, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. Netanyahu presented a new planned sea ports reform where he announced the construction of two new ports at Haifa and Ashdod at a cost of $1.1 billion each.

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Israeli MP and chairperson of center-right Yesh Atid party, Yair Lapid, prepares to cast his ballot at a polling station, on March 17, 2015 in Tel Aviv. Voting polls opened for unpredictable elections to determine whether Israelis still want incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as leader, or will seek change after six years. AFP PHOTO / GIL COHEN MAGEN

Israeli MP and chairperson of center-right Yesh Atid party, Yair Lapid, prepares to cast his ballot at a polling station, on March 17, 2015 in Tel Aviv. Voting polls opened for unpredictable elections to determine whether Israelis still want incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as leader, or will seek change after six years. AFP PHOTO / GIL COHEN MAGEN

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Israeli MP and chairperson of center-right Yesh Atid party, Yair Lapid, delivers a speech outlining the Yesh Atid campaign and presenting the party's list for the 20th Knesset, on January 26, 2015 in the Israeli city of Rishon Letzion, ahead of the March 17 general elections. AFP PHOTO /JACK GUEZ

Israeli MP and chairperson of center-right Yesh Atid party, Yair Lapid, delivers a speech outlining the Yesh Atid campaign and presenting the party's list for the 20th Knesset, on January 26, 2015 in the Israeli city of Rishon Letzion, ahead of the March 17 general elections. AFP PHOTO /JACK GUEZ

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Israeli actor, journalist and author Yair Lapid, leader of the Yesh... Nieuwsfoto'sActeur,Auteur,Hoofdkantoor,Horizontaal,Israël,Journalist,Leiderschap,Politiek,Politieke aanhang,Politieke partij,Tel Aviv,Verkiezing,Yair Lapid,Yesh AtidPhotographer AHMAD GHARABLICollection: AFP 2013 AFPIsraeli actor, journalist and author Yair Lapid, leader of the Yesh Atid (There is a Future) party, is received by supporters early on January 23, 2013 at his party headquarters in Tel Aviv. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it was necessary to form the 'broadest possible government' after his Likud-Beitenu list won a narrow election victory, with the centrist Yesh Atid in second place. AFP PHOTO/AHMAD GHARABLI (Photo credit should read AHMAD GHARABLI/AFP/Getty Images)